p. 207 | Faith by Lydia J. Shaw

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 22, 1864

Faith.

By Lydia J. Shaw

FAITH that is not put into the crucible and tested is worthless. Daniel was put into the lion's den to try his faith. Job declared unhesitatingly that he would trust God, even though he should slay him.

Reader, is your faith tried? Has God in mercy put you in the furnace to try your faith? Praise him for it. But let us not think it strange concerning the fiery trials which are to try us as though some strange thing had happened unto us, but rejoice inasmuch as we are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that when his glory shall be revealed, we may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Pet. iv, 13. As we look back upon the way which we have come, we can trace the leadings of God, and call to remembrance what he has done for us in ways of mercy; we have been the subjects of his constant care and unmerited bounty. In our experience from day to day how many wants have been supplied, how many fears dispelled, how many dangers escaped, and deliverances wrought. When we reckon them up in order they are more than can be numbered. Every thing requires faith and prayer, and the utmost patience that we may be able to overcome and keep his work to the end, and heed the command, cast not away therefore your confidence which hath great recompense of reward; for ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

LYDIA J. SHAW.

Strykersville, N. Y.